Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
Monday February 25:
Black History Month: Women’s Black Hair Care Clinic
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Visit Hackley Public Library to learn the secrets to having beautiful black hair, as well as get tips on how to care for your own or a young person’s hair. Unity Hair Salon’s Nietra Hood and Ebony Jones will be on hand to lend their expertise, demonstrate hair care, and answer all your hair care questions! This program is free to the public, and is recommended for all ages. For more information call 231-722-8000, or visit hackleylibrary.org. Brought to you through the generosity of Bess Commodore and our supporters.
Lecture Series: Winning the Production War
6:00 pm
The “Arsenal of Democracy” was a slogan used by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in a radio broadcast delivered on December 29, 1940. The phrase was used to arouse popular support for aiding nations in the war prior to the US entry into WWII and continued until the end of the war. During that time, the US provided the Allies with millions of rounds of ammunition, as well as weapons, trucks, tanks and ships. The Americans who worked in countless factories throughout the country truly helped the US manufacture victory in WWII. Join the USS Silversides Submarine Museum from February 25 – May 13 for the lecture series, “Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy!” Tonight: Winning the Production War presented by Dr. Fred Johnson, History Professor at Hope College. All lectures begin at 6:00pm at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum. The cost is $5.00 per person or free with your USS Silversides Submarine Museum membership. For more information call (231) 755-1230.
Team Trivia Game Show
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
Pajama Night Family Storytime
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Put on your pj’s and bring the family to Norton Shores Library for “Pajama Night!” Miss Gillian will share books, music, crafts, and fun with their Storytime families. This event is free and open to families with children ages 0-5. No registration is required. For more information call (231) 780-8844.
The Women of Lockerbie
February 15 @ 7:30 pm – March 2 @ 7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre. Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Tuesday February 26:
The Women of Lockerbie
February 15 @ 7:30 pm – March 2 @ 7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre’s presentation of “The Women of Lockerbie!”A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. The Women of Lockerbie is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. It is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate.Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Feeding the Soul of the City: Clifford Jazz Quartet
12:00 pm
Come to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon for the “Feeding the Soul of the City” free lunchtime concert featuring the Clifford Jazz Quartet! Under the direction of Ed Clifford (sax, flute), the Clifford Jazz Quartet will liven up the winter with jazz improvisations performed by his highly-talented quartet. For more information, call 231-722-2112.
The Sanctuary will be open for prayer and personal meditation from 10:00am – 12:00pm. At noon, there will be a gathering for a 10 minute inter-faith celebration of prayer. This is open to all faiths. The concerts are free and open to the public. A soup and sandwich lunch is available for a small price or you may bring your own lunch. To join their mailing list for Feeding the Soul of the City, contact Elizabeth at ebsnflows@gmail.com.
Planetarium Show: Edge of Darkness
7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium! Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Edge of Darkness,” Using groundbreaking discoveries from recent space missions, this program will take viewers to the dark depths of space across comets, Pluto, and its moons. For more information, call (231) 777-0289.
Black History Month: “The Hate U Give” Book Discussion
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Visit Hackley Public Library as they celebrate Black History Month with a book discussion on “The Hate U Give!” You are invited to read this unforgettable, award-winning book and then enjoy an inter-generational book discussion. Led by Mickey Wallace and HPL librarians, this discussion welcomes all to share their thoughts. The library will have extra copies of the book available for check out, though attendees are also welcome to bring their own copy. This program is free to the public, and recommended for many ages. For more information call 231-722-8000, or visit hackleylibrary.org.
White Lake Music Society’s Winter 2019 Lecture Series
7:00 pm
Blue Lake Radio host, Foley Schuler, will speak on “An American in Paris: Gershwin’s Europe.” February 2019 marks the 95th anniversary of the premier of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a watershed event in the history of music. Drawing upon a nearly lifelong fascination with Gershwin and his work, Blue Lake Public Radio’s Foley Schuler takes the American composer’s music as a point of departure for exploring another of his favorite themes, the relationship between classical music and what is thought by many to be America’s classical music—jazz—tracing the influence of this uniquely American art form on European composers of the 1920s and beyond, through a combination of anecdotes, analysis and musical excerpts.
All presentations will take place at 7:00pm at the Book Nook & Java Shop. The suggested donation is $7 at the door. For more information, please contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056 or visit them online at www.whitelakemusic.org.
Wednesday February 27:
Snowshoe Icebreaker Wednesdays
7:00 pm
Visit the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex for Snowshoe Icebreaker Wednesdays! Go on a guided snowshoe hike in Muskegon State Park with friends and a local expert who will explain the history of the area. Trail passes and rentals are extra. For more information call 1-877-TRY-LUGE
The Women of Lockerbie
February 15 @ 7:30 pm – March 2 @ 7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre .Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Void of Color: Black Holes
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join the Lakeshore Museum Center for the second in a series of three lectures that will bring their Collection by Color exhibit to life with various social and science topics. Dr. Geoffrey Lenters, a Physicist at Grand Valley University and former National Research fellow at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, will be discussing Black Holes. Learn of their origins and new information discovered about them. This event is free for Muskegon County residents and museum members and just $3 for non-residents. Reserve your seat by calling 231-722-0278 or emailing jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org.
Dining in the Dark
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for “Dining in the Dark!” Enjoy a fun, out-of-your-comfort-zone experience while dining in a whole new way. Chef Jack Page will be creating a delicious four-course meal designed to stimulate the palate and challenge your sense of smell and taste. Of course, all of this will happen while eating completely in the dark! Wearing older clothing is encouraged. Happy Hour begins at 6:00pm with a cash bar. Dinner begins at 7:00pm. There is limited seating and this event will sell out! Tickets are $45 and available at the City Clerk’s Office located at 933 Terrace St. in downtown Muskegon or at the Muskegon Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions by emailing ann.meisch@shorelinecity.com.
GEM Theatrics Presents: My Dearest Friend
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to the North Muskegon branch of the Muskegon Area District Library for an evening of theater! “My Dearest Friend,” by Michigan playwright Mary G. Kron, chronicles the true story of the lives of John and Abigail Adams. Using primary sources, the play is a touching flashback of the high points of their life together, making history come alive as it gives new insight into this most modern of historical couples. Enjoy their love, strength and remarkable relationship, while learning things you didn’t learn in history class.This 2 act play is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission and is sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council, Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, and Friends of Walker Library. For more information call 231-744-6080.
Thursday February 28:
Winter Blues Euchre Tourney
7:00 pm
Love cards as much as we do! Come to Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. for a tourney! Games start at 7:00pm. This is a progressive style tourney so they need a minimum of 8 individuals to play and no partner necessary. They’ll have tables reserved just for those playing euchre, score cards, decks of cards and of course, beer! For more information call (231) 375-5184.
Comedy Open Mic Night
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out to the Tipsy Toad Tavern every Thursday at 7:00pm for Comedy Open Mic Night featuring live comedy from some of the funniest stand-ups currently working and touring! The cost is only $3 at the door unless you are performing! It’s a great time with good food and cold drinks! For more information call (231) 725-7181.
Open Mic Night Hosted by Kumasi Mack
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the Muskegon Museum of Art for an Open Mic Night hosted by local poet Kaizen Kabir, also known as Kumasi Mack. This evening of spoken word features a DJ and invited artists including Moody Black, Azizi Jasper and Eric Hildrethin the auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (231) 720-2570.
Youth Luge Development Program
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kids ages 8 – 16 can learn how to luge during the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex’s Youth Luge Development Program! They will learn fundamentals of the sport and have an opportunity to visit the USA Luge training facility in Lake Placid. For more information, call 1-877-TRY-LUGE or visit the website www.msports.org for pricing and waiver form
Planetarium Show: Edge of Darkness
7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium! Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Edge of Darkness,” Using groundbreaking discoveries from recent space missions, this program will take viewers to the dark depths of space across comets, Pluto, and its moons. For more information, call (231) 777-0289.
Soup Exchange with Chef Char
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Kitchen 242 inside the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the culinary class, “Soup Exchange with Chef Char!” In this class you will break up in to teams. Each team will make one of Chef Char’s delicious soups and enough for everyone in class. All will go home with a 32 ounce container of three different soups (enough for 12 average size meals) Find out the secrets to making a delicious homemade noodle for a soothing chicken noodle soup. Make a French Onion soup that rivals restaurant versions of the classic rich dish. A butternut squash puree will round out the soups as the hearty, thick, creamy soup of the bunch. Also learn how to make simple croutons for soup garnish. This class is limited to 12 people. The cost is $50. To register or for more information, call 231-769-2202 or visit www.eventbrite.com.
The Women of Lockerbie
7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre’s presentation of “The Women of Lockerbie!”A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. The Women of Lockerbie is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Friday March 1:
Learn to Luge Weekend: Weather Permitting
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Come to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park and learn to luge! Each luge session includes a brief lesson from an experienced luge coach, all necessary equipment, plenty of free sliding time and a fun competition with a medals ceremony. Passes for the luge track must be purchased online in advance of your visit and are $49. For more information call 1-877-TRY-LUGE or just visit www.msports.org.
The Women of Lockerbie
7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre’s presentation of “The Women of Lockerbie!”A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. The Women of Lockerbie is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. It is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live: One Night Only!
7:30 pm
Check out the Frauenthal Center for The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
This amazing tour comes to the Frauenthal Center for one show only! Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic and jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! You’ll witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more! It’s more than a magic show, it’s an interactive magical experience! He’s changing reality one city at a time and Muskegon is next! For more information, call 231-727-8001.
Saturday March 2:
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.
Winter Farmers’ Market
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Visit the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market located inside at 242 W. Western Ave. on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm. For more information call (231)722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.
4-H Celebrate the Possibilities
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Students 5 – 19 years of age are invited to a free 4-H educational exploration day at Muskegon Community College! Participants will be split up by age group, 5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds and 13-19 year olds. The groups will spend their day in three unique sessions related to a variety of topics, such as healthy living, financial management, food processing, arts & crafts and leadership. A sack lunch will be provided for all participants. Be sure to register before February 22 by visiting www.events.anr.msu.edu/celebrate2019. For more information call Tonya Pell, 4-H Program Coordinator, at 231-724-4739 or e-mail pelltony@msu.edu.
Learn to Luge Weekend: Weather Permitting
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Come to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park and learn to luge! Each luge session includes a brief lesson from an experienced luge coach, all necessary equipment, plenty of free sliding time and a fun competition with a medals ceremony. Passes for the luge track must be purchased online in advance of your visit and are $49. For more information call 1-877-TRY-LUGE or just visit www.msports.org.
The Women of Lockerbie
7:30 pm
Check out the Beardsley Theater for the Muskegon Civic Theatre’s presentation of “The Women of Lockerbie!”A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. The Women of Lockerbie is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. It is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate.Tickets are $20 – $22. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Pierogi with Chef Char
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Located at Kitchen 242 inside the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the culinary class, “Pierogi with Chef Char!” Learn to make a delicious filled dumpling of Central European origin, commonly known as pierogi. These popular Polish treats will be constructed from a homemade dough and stuffed with an assortment of fillings before being cooked or prepared for your freezer. The cost is $45. To register or for more information, call 231-769-2202 or visit www.eventbrite.com.
Performances @The Block: Emmet Cohen Trio
7:30 pm
Enjoy The Block for the Emmet Cohen Trio! Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer, Emmet Cohen, is one of his generation’s pivotal artistic figures. Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Call 231-726-3231 ext. 223 for tickets and more information. Doors and bar open at 6:45pm.
Muskegon Risers Soccer Home Game
7:00 pm
Muskegon Risers SC strives to represent the spirit of our area’s people in past, present and future tense. Catch the MKG Riser’s playing home against the Chicago Mustangs at the L.C. Walker Arena on Saturday, March 2 at 7:15pm! You may purchase your ticket online or on game day at the field. All home games are $9. For more information, call the arena at (231) 726-2400.
Sunday March 3:
Learn to Luge Weekend: Weather Permitting
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Come to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park and learn to luge! Each luge session includes a brief lesson from an experienced luge coach, all necessary equipment, plenty of free sliding time and a fun competition with a medals ceremony. Passes for the luge track must be purchased online in advance of your visit and are $49. For more information call 1-877-TRY-LUGE or just visit www.msports.org.
Latin Dance Party & It’s FREE!
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Free Latin dance class~ No partner or experience needed. If you want to learn to dance, or learn some new steps, this is a great opportunity! Lesson is from 5:00-6:00pm. We will keep the music on until 7:00 so you can practice what you learn, or show off what you know. This takes place at Unruly Brewing with instructor Florencia Manon Colella here from Argentina.
Monday March 4:
Team Trivia Game Show
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
Lecture Series: The Manhattan Project
6:00 pm
The Manhattan Project presented by David Hoover, Curator and Collections Manager at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. All lectures begin at 6:00pm at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum. The cost is $5.00 per person or free with your USS Silversides Submarine Museum membership. For more information call (231) 755-1230.